Sean Brady
| IP | 706 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.156 |
| WHIP | 1.341 |
| BB/9 | 2.601 |
| SO/9 | 6.578 |
- Full name Sean Brady
- Born 06/09/1994 in Cape Coral, FL
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School Baker
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Drafted in the 5th round (141st overall) by the Cleveland Guardians in 2013 (signed for $800,000).
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With prep pitching down in Florida, Brady was moving up draft boards and could be the first high school pitcher selected out of the state. He's 6-foot-1, 185 pounds, and some scouts say his fastball is fringe-average. Others have seen him sustain his 88-91 mph velocity and gets swings-and-misses. He's a good competitor with confidence in all three of his pitches, and scouts give plus grades at times to both his curveball and changeup. His curve has good shape and sharp break when it's at its best. Brady is already 19 and would be eligible after two seasons if he makes good on his Florida commitment. His age doesn't work against him as much as it might otherwise because he has now stuff, and he could go as high as the third round to the right team.
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Brady was one of the few standouts in a weak high school pitching crop in the state of Florida in 2013. Despite staying on the board until the fifth round, he landed the second-largest bonus in Cleveland's draft class at $800,000. He dominated in the Rookie-level Arizona League after signing, allowing two earned runs or fewer in all 10 of his starts. For a high school pitcher, Brady is less about projection and more about present stuff. He'll touch 92 mph with his fastball but pitches at 88-91. While he lacks plus velocity, he gets the most out of his tailing fastball thanks to his ability to command it to both sides of the plate. His curveball has the better chance to be a plus pitch. It has top-to-bottom break and he can use it as a chase pitch or for an early-count strike. His changeup is his third option and shows promising fade and sink. Coming into the draft, the Indians loved Brady's clean delivery and arm action, along with his advanced feel for pitching. He's a fierce competitor, and he took a leadership role on the staff with the AZL team. His upside may only be that of a mid-rotation starter, but he could move quickly for a high school arm. He'll open his first full season at low Class A Lake County.
Draft Prospects
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With prep pitching down in Florida, Brady was moving up draft boards and could be the first high school pitcher selected out of the state. He's 6-foot-1, 185 pounds, and some scouts say his fastball is fringe-average. Others have seen him sustain his 88-91 mph velocity and gets swings-and-misses. He's a good competitor with confidence in all three of his pitches, and scouts give plus grades at times to both his curveball and changeup. His curve has good shape and sharp break when it's at its best. Brady is already 19 and would be eligible after two seasons if he makes good on his Florida commitment. His age doesn't work against him as much as it might otherwise because he has now stuff, and he could go as high as the third round to the right team.
